Today we read Mark 6. We see in verse 4 that even Jesus’ own family and many other people in Nazareth, the town in which he spent much of His early life, do not accept Him as both true God and true man–the Messiah. Similarly, we too might experience that many of the people around us will reject Jesus. This is difficult for us. But Jesus Christ is always with us and gives us the strength to remain faithful to Him, even in the face of opposition.

Today we read Mark. Here we have the beautiful event of Jesus raising the 12-year old girl from the dead. In the same way, He will raise all of us from the grave at the Last Day. How amazing…Jesus conquered over sin, death, and the devil–for you! Thank you, Jesus!

Today we read Mark 4. In this chapter, our Lord gives us several parables, that is, wonderful lessons about the Kingdom of God, in which he uses simple illustrations from everyday life. In verse 8 and also in verses 31-32, He teaches how the Good News of Jesus Christ spreads throughout the world, even in regions in which some people want to smother it. How amazing that His Word grows despite all human obstacles!

Today we read Mark 3. What does Jesus mean in verse 29? To “blaspheme against the Holy Spirit” means to reject Jesus and to want nothing more to do with Him. May God protect us from ever doing that! Rather, we thank God the Father for all that Jesus has done for us–that He has forgiven us all our sins and promises us eternal life with Him and all other Christians throughout the ages!